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Related: About this forumWho Is Brianna Brochu? Student Who Smeared Used Tampons On Black Roommates Bag Arrested
BY JOE DIFAZIO ON 11/01/17 AT 10:00 AM
A University of Hartford freshman was arrested Saturday following weeks of alleged abuse of her roommate, including rubbing a used tampon on her bag.
Brianna Brochu, 18, of Harwinton, Connecticut, was charged with two misdemeanors: second-degree breach of peace and third-degree criminal mischief. Brochu was released without bail according to the Hartford Courant. Her arraignment is Wednesday.
The university said it was investigating the matter.
Upon learning of the incident, Public Safety immediately ensured that the victim was relocated to a safe location, notified local authorities, and provided support for their investigation. The accused student was subsequently arrested by the West Hartford Police Department and her case will proceed through the legal process. The University will continue to precisely execute our defined process outlined in the Code of Student Conduct, the school said in a statement.
Brochu bragged about what she did to her roommate, Chennel Rowe, on her Instagram after she moved out. Brochu, who is white, called Rowe, who is black, Jamaican Barbie.
Finally did it yo girl got rid of her roommate!! After 1 1/2 month of spitting in her coconut oil, putting moldy clam dip in her lotions, rubbing used tampons [on] her backpack, putting her toothbrush places where the sun doesnt shine and so much more I can finally say goodbye Jamaican Barbie, wrote Brochu.
http://www.ibtimes.com/who-brianna-brochu-student-who-smeared-used-tampons-black-roommates-bag-arrested-2608846
http://reverseracism.tumblr.com/post/167016805173/reverseracism-reverseracism-reverseracism
A University of Hartford freshman was arrested Saturday following weeks of alleged abuse of her roommate, including rubbing a used tampon on her bag.
Brianna Brochu, 18, of Harwinton, Connecticut, was charged with two misdemeanors: second-degree breach of peace and third-degree criminal mischief. Brochu was released without bail according to the Hartford Courant. Her arraignment is Wednesday.
The university said it was investigating the matter.
Upon learning of the incident, Public Safety immediately ensured that the victim was relocated to a safe location, notified local authorities, and provided support for their investigation. The accused student was subsequently arrested by the West Hartford Police Department and her case will proceed through the legal process. The University will continue to precisely execute our defined process outlined in the Code of Student Conduct, the school said in a statement.
Brochu bragged about what she did to her roommate, Chennel Rowe, on her Instagram after she moved out. Brochu, who is white, called Rowe, who is black, Jamaican Barbie.
Finally did it yo girl got rid of her roommate!! After 1 1/2 month of spitting in her coconut oil, putting moldy clam dip in her lotions, rubbing used tampons [on] her backpack, putting her toothbrush places where the sun doesnt shine and so much more I can finally say goodbye Jamaican Barbie, wrote Brochu.
http://www.ibtimes.com/who-brianna-brochu-student-who-smeared-used-tampons-black-roommates-bag-arrested-2608846
http://reverseracism.tumblr.com/post/167016805173/reverseracism-reverseracism-reverseracism
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Who Is Brianna Brochu? Student Who Smeared Used Tampons On Black Roommates Bag Arrested (Original Post)
MrScorpio
Nov 2017
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Breach of peace? Should be charged with felony assault for making her ill with bacteria
Bernardo de La Paz
Nov 2017
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brush
(58,334 posts)1. This is a young one...the racists aren't dying off anytime soon.
Let's see what they do to her. Hope it's not just another slap on the wrist.
MLAA
(18,761 posts)2. Hope they throw the book at her....I only wish
the parents who raised this obnoxious racist (assuming they are also racists) could be charged as well for aiding and abetting.
Bernardo de La Paz
(51,843 posts)3. Breach of peace? Should be charged with felony assault for making her ill with bacteria
Hopefully activists can put enough pressure to up the charges and get a conviction.
Sailor65x1
(554 posts)4. "Activists" won't have much to do with it.
But bacterial cultures will. Takes a little bit of time to identify them, but once they do I suspect there will be additional charges.
DinahMoeHum
(22,554 posts)5. In addition, she's been EXPELLED. . .
http://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-br-west-hartford-student-arrest-20171101-story.html
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University President Greg Woodward, in a press statement, said Brochus conduct was reprehensible and she is no longer a student at the University of Hartford. She will not be returning to the institution.
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University President Greg Woodward, in a press statement, said Brochus conduct was reprehensible and she is no longer a student at the University of Hartford. She will not be returning to the institution.
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Link to tweet
geardaddy
(25,375 posts)8. Excellent. Hope she can't get in anywhere else. n/t
sheshe2
(88,709 posts)6. Brochu is one sick f**k!
irisblue
(34,520 posts)7. Awful awful human
She really needs to catch hands as well as prison time.